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How To Remove Air in Water Pipes

Signs of Air in Your Water Lines http://andcoffeetoo.blogspot.com/atom.xml

What is a Plumbing Vent? (and Why Do You NEED it?)

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Clearing a Blocked Drain on a ROOF | How to Use a Plumbing Snake

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How to Clear a Clogged Plumbing Vent | This Old House

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Mold Testing vs Mold Assessment

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HOW TO DETECT MOLD IN YOUR HOME PT 1

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Great Tools to Check for Mold and Moisture in the Home | Ask a Ninja

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Should I Dehumidify Before Killing Mold? | Crawl Space Mold Removal

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Self–propelled Chainsaw | Turning Logs into Perfect Boards

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How to build the carriage and pull system.

Stop Wasting Money On Chainsaws

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Modular Ford Transit Extended Length Campervan Walkthrough

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Affordable Portable Sawmill | Chainsaw Mill 3 upgrades

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Yesterday a failing 100+ old White Oak was felled in our backyard.  We kept the wood.  After researching the internet, local saw mills, and saw millers who might come to your place at approx.  $100 for first 15min and some more I decided on the Izzy Swan way above.  The plans cost $19  and  the lumber should cost about $50 to $60 .  The chain is a rip chain.

Tips for Avoiding Chainsaw Kickback

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24" chainsaw means an operator needs to know how to properly cut and how kickback takes place and how to react to manage the event. 

DIY Porch Swing Frame

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How to Build a Deck | Footings, Posts & Framing

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How to Build an A-Frame for a Swing - Free SketchUp Plans

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How to connect Copper to Pex using SharkBite Fittings...

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Guide: Understanding SCALA2 Controls, Features and Utility

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How to install a Grundfos SCALA2

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scala pump leak problem

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Grundfos Scala 2 dismantle, repair, and reassembly

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How to install a Grundfos SCALA2 - A Plumber's Perspective

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How To Install A Grundfos SCALA2 Water Booster Pump

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Excellent: Clear, graphic display of installation parameters for the SCALA2. 

Grundfos SCALA2 Troubleshooting and Repair

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Here are some videos and materials used to repair a Grundfos Scala2 which leaks from the bottom 'insect filter' after two years operation.   Valuable info on placement and securement. Important annual maintenance.  Excellent 'why' and 'how' to install a Grundfos Scala2.   QR code below is for Grundfos SCALA2 replacement kits which also aids your efforts to verify you are getting parts by providing compatible model numbers. Note:  Read all the reviews. The review by kgl requires careful consideration. Weigh #1 less if you're confident you can fix your pump for approx. $100 to $200 in parts approx. every 2 yrs. Carefully disconnect and disassemble the pump as noted in videos above. Closely inspect all parts and seals for cracks and or abrasions. Let this guide your choice of repair parts. Before ordering, read all the comments at the bottom of the parts order page  .

SCALA2 leaking

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Grundfos SCALA2 - Pex and Cut-Offs Explained

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How to dismantle and assemble Grundfos SCALA2 pumps

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Desmontaje y montaje de una bomba Grundfos SCALA2

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How to Install a SharkBite Max Push-to-Connect Fitting

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Ensuring I can solve a small leak on the Max Shark Bite Max Coupling  .  Do it right the first time.

How to connect Copper to Pex using SharkBite Fittings...

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I am using this for my daughter's 25 yr old house which has mostly copper tubing There was a leak from the burst spigot supply tube because of not having protected it during the winter freeze.  This video really helped.  Shark bite is more expensive than what the pro-builders use. However, it is great for the diy'er.